An Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities
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Please provide some PA Department of Education approved resources that I can contact for help with special education questions or problems?
The Following Resources:
Special Education ConsultLine, Office for Dispute Resolution
(800-879-2301 V/TTY)
ConsultLine is a statewide service funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education that provides assistance to parents and advocates of eligible or thought-to-be eligible children with school-related concerns, special education regulations, and the special education complaint process.
Parent Education Network (PEN)
(800-522-5827 V/TTY)
(800-441-5028 Spanish)
PEN is a coalition of parents and professionals providing technical assistance, on-site parent training workshops, and literature regarding early intervention, special education, and transition to stakeholders in the eastern region of Pennsylvania.
Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center
(412-281-4404 V) (412-281-4409 TTY)
(866-950-1040 V toll free)
The PEAL Center is a coalition of parents and professionals providing technical assistance, on-site parent training workshops, and literature regarding early intervention, special education, and transition to stakeholders in the western region of Pennsylvania.
Intermediate Units (IUs)
(See local telephone directory blue page listings in the “schools” section)
IUs are regional service agencies that provide consultative, advisory, and educational program services to school districts within their geographic area.
Source: Pennsylvania Parent Guide to Special Education for School Age Children - July 2008 Chapter 14 Regulations. Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education; Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network.